Peoples Financial Corporation (OTCMKTS:PFBX) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Peoples Financial Corporation (OTCMKTS:PFBX) was the target of a large growth in short interest during the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 149 shares, a growth of 198.0% from the May 31st total of 50 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 892 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Peoples Financial Stock Performance

Peoples Financial stock remained flat at $21.25 during trading hours on Monday. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 480 shares, compared to its average volume of 293. The business has a 50 day moving average of $21.57 and a 200 day moving average of $21.08. Peoples Financial has a 1 year low of $19.80 and a 1 year high of $22.95. The company has a market capitalization of $98.17 million, a PE ratio of 24.15 and a beta of 0.20.

Peoples Financial (OTCMKTS:PFBX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The financial services provider reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter. The company had revenue of $7.55 million for the quarter. Peoples Financial had a return on equity of 4.06% and a net margin of 11.31%.

Peoples Financial Company Profile

Peoples Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for The Peoples Bank that provides banking, financial, and trust services to government entities, individuals, and small and commercial businesses in Mississippi. The company accepts various deposits, such as interest and non-interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). It offers business, commercial, real estate, construction, personal, and installment loans; and personal trust, agencies, and estate services, including living and testamentary trusts, executorships, guardianships, and conservatorships.